Frosty Cranberry & Apple Holiday Punch

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple juice

• 4 cups cranberry juice

• 1 bottle prosecco, chilled

• 1 bottle pinot noir, chilled

• 1 cup vodka

• Lots of ice

• Edible glitter

• Garnishes: fresh cranberries, mint sprigs, cinnamon sticks, apple slices, orange slices

Instructions

1. Start with the base: In a big punch bowl, add the apple juice and cranberry juice.

2. Add the alcohol: Pour in the prosecco, pinot noir, and vodka. Give it a gentle stir so the bubbles don’t die. Add in your edible glitter

3. Chill it down: Add lots of ice so it stays cold at your party.

4. Make it pretty: Add your cranberries, apple slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and mint right on top.

5. Taste + adjust: If you want it sweeter → add more apple juice.If you want it stronger → add a splash of vodka.If you want it fizzier → top with more prosecco right before serving.

A Recipe by Madeline May

Frosty Cranberry & Apple Punch

Holiday • Drinks • Punch

Prep

10 mins

Cook

None

Total

10 mins

Yield

10–12 servings

Category

Drink

Difficulty

Easy

A festive holiday punch made with cranberry juice, apple juice, prosecco, pinot noir, vodka, sparkling edible glitter, and beautiful seasonal garnishes.

Ingredients

Punch

• 4 cups apple juice
• 4 cups cranberry juice
• 1 bottle chilled prosecco
• 1 bottle chilled pinot noir
• 1 cup vodka
• Lots of ice
• Edible glitter

Garnishes

• Fresh cranberries
• Mint sprigs
• Cinnamon sticks
• Apple slices
• Orange slices

Instructions

1. Start the base Pour the apple juice and cranberry juice into a large punch bowl.
2. Add the alcohol Gently stir in the prosecco, pinot noir, vodka, and edible glitter, being careful not to deflate the bubbles.
3. Chill Add plenty of ice to keep the punch cold throughout the party.
4. Garnish Top with fresh cranberries, apple slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and mint sprigs.
5. Taste and adjust For a sweeter punch, add more apple juice. For a stronger drink, add a splash of vodka. For extra fizz, top with more prosecco just before serving.

Storage

Best enjoyed immediately after mixing while the prosecco is bubbly. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day, though the fizz will soften.

Make Ahead

Mix the juices, vodka, and garnishes a few hours ahead. Add the prosecco, pinot noir, edible glitter, and ice just before serving.

A Note from Madeline May

Add the edible glitter after pouring in the sparkling wine for the prettiest shimmer, and stir gently to keep the bubbles lively.

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A Recipe by Madeline May • madelinemayco.com

This punch is perfect for both Thanksgiving & Christmas!!

This is the perfect make-ahead punch for all of your holiday gatherings!! I am so excited to make this for our first time hosting during the holidays. A simple drink like this makes it easier to focus on all the other tasks hosting has in store! Plus, this drink still feels elevated and stunning!!!

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